30 public firms currently match both the process manufacturing focus and Illinois geography. Narrow your search faster than browsing the full directory.
Firms
30
Deal range
$650K–$23B
Top cities
Chicago, Lincolnshire
Updated
3/14/2026
When you know both your sector and location, you want results that match — not a generic list. This page combines both filters.
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$15M–$500M · Chicago, IL
Independent boutique investment bank specializing in capital advisory and private placements for middle-market companies and real estate ventures seeking growth capital, acquisitions, and recapitalizations.
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$10M–$250M · Chicago, IL
Chicago-based lower middle market M&A advisor with integrated debt advisory and growth equity services, ranking #6 on Axial's Top 25 LMM Investment Banks.
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$25M–$1B · Chicago, IL
Leading middle market investment bank with 25+ years of experience advising on sell-side, acquisition, ESOP, and capital raising transactions across manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and business services.
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$10M–$150M · Chicago, IL
Chicago-based boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side and buy-side M&A for middle-market companies in building products, chemicals & materials, food & beverage, and industrials sectors.
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$5M–$250M · Chicago, IL
Middle-market sell-side M&A advisor with 26+ years and 70+ completed transactions across industrials, consumer products, logistics, e-commerce, education/technology, and healthcare.
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$1M–$40M · Naperville, IL
Naperville, Illinois-based M&A advisory firm specializing in $1M-$40M revenue businesses, operating on a pure success-fee basis with no upfront costs. Led by former business owner Jim Beno (CBI, M&AMI), the firm has deep expertise in manufacturing, industrial services, construction, and business services across 30+ states.
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$40M–$5B · Chicago, IL
Global independent investment banking advisory firm founded by former Lazard, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank partners, specializing in cross-border M&A, restructuring, and capital raising for manufacturing, healthcare, and TMT sectors.
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$2M–$50M · Chicago, IL
Chicago-based M&A advisory firm founded in 2014, specializing in sell-side transactions for privately-held healthcare, facility services, and industrial businesses in the $2M-$50M range. Completed 205+ transactions representing $400M+ in value.
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$3M–$150M · Schaumburg, IL
Established middle market M&A advisor since 1954 with 2,400+ transactions completed. No upfront fees, senior-level-only service, deep expertise in transportation, IT, and manufacturing sectors for $3M-$150M businesses.
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$50M–$500M · Chicago, Illinois
Chicago-based middle market investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A for family-owned and privately held businesses in the $50M-$500M range, with deep expertise across agriculture & food, industrial manufacturing, healthcare products, software, and business services sectors.
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$2M–$80M · Chicago, IL
Debt placement firm specializing in senior debt and mezzanine financing for middle-market companies. NOT an M&A advisor—outsources sell-side representation to affiliates.
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$2M–$250M · Lake Forest, IL
Boutique lower middle market M&A advisor specializing in $2-$250M businesses with 75% closing ratio, multi-office platform, and deep expertise in healthcare, manufacturing, and business services transactions.
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$10M–$150M · Chicago, IL
FINRA-registered M&A advisory firm serving lower-middle market businesses with integrated valuation expertise, conflict-free positioning, and 25+ years of founder/partner-level M&A experience.
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$1M–$100M · Lincolnshire, IL
Lower middle market M&A advisory firm specializing in manufacturing, distribution, and service businesses with $1-$100M enterprise value, backed by 40+ years of operational experience.
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$10M–$300M · Chicago, IL
Middle-market investment bank founded in 2001, specializing in M&A advisory and capital raising for manufacturing, distribution, building products, energy, and real estate companies with $10M-$300M transaction values. Known for operational expertise, dedicated research capability, and institutional-quality processes.
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$650K–$3M · Chicago, IL
Chicago-based acquisition company seeking to acquire one lower-middle market business in engineering, manufacturing, or technology. Founder-led, search fund model with strong operational expertise.
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$5M–$100M · Chicago, IL
Boutique investment bank exclusively focused on MedTech M&A, with deep expertise in medical device contract manufacturing, orthopedics, and surgical instrumentation. The firm's buy-side heritage gives them unique "buyer's eye" insight for sell-side engagements.
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$10M–$250M · Chicago, IL
Specialist investment bank founded in 2009, focused exclusively on food and agriculture M&A and capital raising. 200+ transactions representing $15+ billion in total consideration, with deep expertise across farm inputs, processing, distribution, and grocery retail.
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$5M–$50M · Lincolnshire, IL
Boutique M&A advisory firm launched in 2025 by Mowery & Schoenfeld, offering integrated investment banking, tax, and wealth management services to middle-market companies in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and consumer products.
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$50M–$5B · Chicago, IL
The largest independent investment bank solely dedicated to the clean economy, providing M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory across utility-scale renewable power, distributed energy, low-carbon molecules, and sustainable technologies since 1999.
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$2M–$10M · Hinsdale, IL
Chicagoland-based single-family investment office making direct private equity investments in niche manufacturing, business services, and food & ingredients. Targets companies with $10-100M revenue and $2-10M EBITDA. Not a sell-side M&A advisor—a capital provider and buyer.
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$10M–$500M · Chicago, IL
Ranked #1 lower middle market investment bank by Axial (Q3 2025), Peakstone Group specializes in M&A advisory and capital raising for $10M-$500M revenue companies across 16 industries, with 40+ professionals, 10 offices nationwide, and hundreds of transactions completed.
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$10M–$250M · Bannockburn, IL
Middle market M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side and buy-side transactions for business services, industrial, manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, and consumer companies in the $10M-$250M+ enterprise value range, with deep expertise in janitorial/facility services and founder-operated businesses.
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$25M–$350M · Chicago, IL
Premier Chicago-based boutique M&A advisory specializing in middle-market transactions ($25M-$350M TEV) with distinctive distressed M&A expertise, selling companies "not as-is, but as-best" through competitive buyer outreach.
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$10M–$500M · Chicago, IL
Boutique financial advisory and investment banking firm specializing in complex restructurings, M&A, and distressed asset solutions for middle-market companies, with 700+ mandates and $160B+ in capitalization managed.
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$15M–$75M · Chicago, IL
Chicago-based family office investing in North American manufacturing businesses with $2M-$10M EBITDA, led by Madison Dearborn Partners co-founder Samuel Mencoff. Permanent capital deployed through operational partnerships emphasizing long-term value creation and strategic growth.
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$10M–$250M · Chicago, IL
Chicago-based independent middle-market M&A advisory firm (2010-2024) specializing in sell-side advisory, recapitalizations, and wealth transition planning for family-owned manufacturers and service companies in the $10M-$250M range across the Midwest.
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$25M–$500M · Chicago, IL
Boutique investment banking firm specializing in ESOP and M&A advisory for founder-owned middle market companies (est. 250+ ESOP transactions with 98% closure rate). Deep expertise in ownership transition, employee ownership structures, and strategic alternatives for $25M-$500M+ businesses.
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$20M–$5B · Chicago, IL
Premier global boutique investment bank founded in 1935, specializing in $50M-$2B M&A transactions across healthcare, technology, industrial, and consumer sectors. Known for research-driven advisory, 73% repeat client rate, and $594+ billion in transactions since 2021.
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$10M–$23B · Chicago, IL
Global independent investment bank founded in 2006 by bulge bracket veterans, providing M&A and strategic advisory with 'Involvement Banking' philosophy—deep, persistent client engagement through exhaustive buyer outreach and institutional-quality process management.